Rujiman

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About the artwork

This painting is by Indonesian artist Rujiman. It features a group of koi fish swimming, with a vibrant explosion of bright colours and patterns. Bold swirling strokes are created by the artist using a palette knife which creates a fascinating visual texture in which the viewer can almost see the water rippling before their eyes, and an unforgettable sense of movement and vibrancy emanate from the painting. Rujiman’s unique use of ariel perspective reinforces the sense of dynamism of the work, as it draws us into the painting, as if we were truly observing this scene in reality from above. In numerous asian cultures, koi fish symbolise good fortune, prosperity and longevity. Rujiman's stunning painting emphasizes the artistic power of sensation, as well as our empowerment to mediate on the notion of luck that these majestic creatures encapsulate.

About the artist

Rujiman was born in 1975 and graduated from the School of Fine Arts in Yogyakarta. He currently stays in Indonesia. Known as the 'Koi Fish painter', Rujiman's abstract oil paintings are heavily impasto-ed, which adds great energy to his subject matter. He transfers the movements, color schemes and implications of Koi fish from his memory onto canvas using a pallet knife, and captures a style that spans abstract to semi-abstract to Impressionism. The artist has shown much cultural achievement as a fish painter and is skilled in connecting aesthetics with Asian philosophy. He is highly recognized in Indonesia and is rapidly gaining popularity for his style.